Calgary Economic Development

A first-of-its-kind Alberta consortium has come together to push the feds for strategic trade reforms to secure North America’s competitive edge. The group, including the Business Council of Alberta, Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Calgary Economic Development, Canadian Global Affairs Institute and Canada West Foundation, jointly submitted recommendations which emphasize the harmonization of trade regulations across the continent. Read more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gtGxYU_k. With the 2026 review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on the horizon, the group responded to the Government of Canada’s call for public feedback. The submission outlines four key priorities focused on energy security and green investment, agricultural trade opportunities, integrated critical minerals supply chain and rules of origin. “Canada’s economy depends on open trade practices across North America. The upcoming CUSMA review is a chance to secure a competitive and stronger economic environment for Western Canada. We are committed to advocating for policies that benefit our businesses and drive long-term prosperity in Calgary and Alberta.” — Brad Parry, President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development and CEO, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Calgary, and Canada, rely on strong trade relationships to ensure the success of small and medium-sized businesses, and the economic resiliency of our communities. Learn more about the goal for Calgary to be a top destination for businesses in the city's economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Business Council of Alberta | Adam Legge | Calgary Chamber of Commerce | Deborah Yedlin | Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Canada West Foundation | Gary Mar | Canadian Global Affairs Institute | David Perry Mike Holden | Ruth Klinkhammer | Samuel Arno Burgess | Brittany Brander | Josh Pentland | Geraldine Anderson | Katherine Koplovich | Lee Todd | Grace Fullerton | Michael Rodriguez | Carlo Dade | Adam Frost #LimitlessTogether #CUSMA #CUSMA2026

The tech scene is red hot in the Blue Sky City!  Several home-grown tech companies are among the fastest-growing nationwide, according to a new report. Read more from the Calgary Herald ➤ https://lnkd.in/g2FUMC7y. Two Calgary companies topped Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 50 rankings, with Neo Financial seeing 154,022 per cent growth over the past year and PurposeMed growing by 16,169 per cent. Calgary’s ZayZoon and Showpass also ranked in the top 20. From startups to established enterprises — and with the fastest-growing tech workforce in North America — local tech firms are making waves and driving economic growth. Empowering local businesses to expand and compete on the global stage is a key aspect of our economic action plan, Uplook. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Megan Zimmerman | Chelsea Hallick | Lin Tang | Deloitte | Neo Financial | PurposeMed | ZayZoon | Showpass   #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether 

Today, Nov. 8 marks National Indigenous Veterans Day, and Nov. 11 is Remembrance Day — both honouring and commemorating the service and sacrifices of the veterans who bravely defended our freedoms. Here are meaningful ways to show your support:
 Wear a poppy and donate to the National Poppy Fund ➤ https://lnkd.in/gYqpEmxw. 🔹  At the stroke of 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, observe two minutes of silence to honour, thank and remember the fallen. 🔹 Learn about the significant contributions of Indigenous veterans ➤ https://lnkd.in/gz_9r_HJ. 🔹 Support your local Legion and participate in acts of remembrance ➤ https://lnkd.in/ey_9wRDY. 🔹 Find local events and ceremonies in Calgary ➤ https://lnkd.in/gFWGJ3mK. 🔹 Discover more about the history of Remembrance Day ➤ https://lnkd.in/gPjMVTq. Photo Credit: Christopher Landry, Assistant Editor, Avenue Calgary.  #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Calgary is leading the charge in the global energy transition — and Metlen Energy & Metals is making a major move to cement that status. The multinational energy company has chosen the Blue Sky City to open its first Canadian headquarters. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/ge_UTJRQ. Metlen's roster of solar projects across southern Alberta, once operational, will generate enough renewable energy to power 200,000 homes annually while creating more than 1,500 construction jobs and 115 permanent roles. Establishing an office in Calgary will provide the company with unique opportunities to enhance its operations and develop its solar projects across Alberta. “Calgary is a globally recognized hub for cleantech innovation and a leader in the net-zero energy transition,” said Brad Parry, President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development. “Metlen’s decision to establish its Canadian headquarters in our city signals the strength of our innovative ecosystems, our friendly business environment and skilled talent pool which offer companies opportunities to scale globally directly from Calgary.” Attracting international enterprise to set up shop in Calgary is a key aspect of the city’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether Calgary Economic Development | Invest Alberta | Metlen Energy & Metals | Brad Parry | Chris Brown | Matt Jones, CFA | Evangelos Mytilineos

Congratulations to Hanif Joshaghani, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) Board Member, for being recognized as one of Alberta’s business leaders as the 2024 Young Innovator Award recipient from the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Learn more about Hanif and the award ➤ https://lnkd.in/ghxFtNjq We are happy to see Hanif being recognized as a business leader and dedicated community builder. With his latest venture, Symend, redefining how large companies work with customers leveraging data and customer behavior trends, Hanif has created an innovative business that both serves its clients and uplifts its customers. As a valued member of OCIF’s board, his expertise and pragmatic approach has been instrumental in shaping the fund’s community impact ➤ https://lnkd.in/gsbUBiw2 Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Angie Petretta | Derek Armstrong | Megan Evans, BPR #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity

📢 Final Call for Applications! 📢 Don’t miss out on OCIF Express – a new, streamlined funding opportunity from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, designed to help local SMEs grow and innovate. Applications for the first intake close on November 8 at 4:00 p.m. MST. With two funding streams available, OCIF Express supports Calgary businesses in building high-skilled teams and upskilling talent in key areas: • Job Creation – Funding to support hiring for high-demand roles • Talent Development – Funding to upskill your workforce in essential skills Apply now to fuel your business's growth and help drive Calgary’s economy forward. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gKaMcqVu Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Derek Armstrong | Angie Petretta | Megan Zimmerman | Chris Brown | Amy Smith | Pablo Elizondo Bernal, MBA | Megan Evans, BPR | Chelsea Hallick | Aaron Gregory, BBA | Zachary Friesen #LimitlessTogether

Join us in person at Uplook LIVE: Building the Future of Calgary’s Creative Economy! On Nov. 27, artists, filmmakers, game developers, community leaders and more will converge to discuss the possibilities ahead for Calgary’s creative sectors. Attend for free ➤ https://lnkd.in/g_jKnK4N. This event is your chance to dive deep into the future of Calgary’s creative economy and the city’s economic action plan, Uplook. With a presentation from a leading local futurist and a dynamic panel discussion, we will reveal global trends and areas where Calgary’s creative economy is set to take centre stage. 👀 Stay tuned for our exciting panellist announcements in the coming weeks! Fostering a diverse and resilient economy by growing Calgary’s key sectors — including our creative industries — is a crucial component of the city’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Luke Azevedo | Erin O'Connor | Tori Romano | Lissa Craig | Lisa Webber | Shima Babiker | Katherine Koplovich | Harpreet Dhanjal #BlueSkyCity #UplookLIVE #CreativeEconomy

From fintech to aerospace to energy, Calgary Economic Development is highlighting Calgary’s sectors around the world! 🌍 In October, our team connected Calgary’s top industries with global markets to drive new opportunities for growth and collaboration. Check out some highlights below. 👇 🚀 Toronto - In partnership with PrairiesCan, we launched our Fintech Talent Ready Pilot Program at Elevate Festival 2024 in Toronto, showcasing Calgary’s booming fintech sector and job availabilities to talent across Canada. | Thomas Armbruster | PayShepherd | Propra | Ndax | Helcim | Village Wellth | Toast | Neo Financial ⛰️ Banff - Geraldine Anderson, VP External Affairs at CED and Stephanie Kochorek, Co-founder of Daughter Creative, spoke about the importance of a strong civic brand -- and how it supports economic development -- to a crowd of international attendees at The Gathering Summit. | Daughter Creative | The Gathering Summit ✈️ Tokyo - Our trade and business development teams, along with nine Calgary-based companies, went to Japan for the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition and Connecting Green Hydrogen conferences, to showcase Calgary’s sector strengths to talent and potential investors. | Amy Smith | Shona Reilly | OPTIMA | Fidelity Manufacturing Group | Illumia Labs | Hexagon AB | Sunwest Aviation | Panvion Technology Corp | Panasource Canada Corp. | CEVA Logistics | Kanata Clean Power   🌞 Phoenix - Our Trade Team strengthened ties at the Phoenix Sister Cities conference, connecting Calgary companies to new opportunities for expansion south of the border. | Samantha Hay | Alex Klevsky | Bottomline | DHIR Inc. | Grant Metal Products | Impact Applications | ISSEC Inc. | RWI Synthetics | The I.T. Company 🌉 San Francisco - Calgary startups took our home-grown Tech Thursday series on the road to SF Tech Week with our “Canadian Founders in SF” event, where over 250 attendees connected with investors and tech leaders. Adding to the excitement, atVenu, co-founded by a Calgarian, celebrated a new $130-million VC investment. | Megan Zimmerman | Chelsea Hallick | Philippe Burns | Plug and Play Tech Center | Robert Simon | Simon Burns | Emily Luk, CPA, CFA | Simon Pomel Calgary Economic Development can help equip your business with the tools and connections for a successful international expansion. Learn more about our Trade Accelerator Program and our trade missions ➤ https://lnkd.in/gq-nMhzM. Attracting global companies to establish new homes in Calgary is a key part of our economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE. #BlueSkyCity #LimitlessTogether 

Congratulations to Lisa Oldridge, an esteemed Board Member of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), for being named the new Chief Financial and Operating Officer of Calgary Wild FC. As one of the inaugural teams of the new Northern Super League, we’re eager to see the kick-off of the Blue Sky City’s first professional female soccer league in April. Learn more with Global News ➤ https://lnkd.in/gGc3zXtY.   We know that Lisa’s expertise in finance, governance and strategy, along with her commitment to championing women in sports and business makes her perfect for this role. Calgary has a vision to build an inclusive community with economic opportunities for all. Learn more about Calgary’s economic action plan, Uplook ➤ https://lnkd.in/e2YMiyxE.   Calgary Economic Development | Brad Parry | Joe Lougheed, KC | Lisa Oldridge | Calgary Wild FC | Northern Super League #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity 

Calgary is fast becoming a beacon for skilled tech professionals, and the IBM Western Canada Client Innovation Centre (CIC) is right at the heart of this transformation. Thanks to support from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), the CIC is not only expanding tech opportunities in Calgary but also attracting top-tier talent from across the globe. Read more ➤ https://lnkd.in/gHvY3swU     With up to $5 million in OCIF funding, the CIC is creating a wave of high-skilled tech jobs—430 to be exact! This growth is diversifying Calgary’s economy while offering essential up-skilling opportunities for our local workforce.     Further, IBM’s recent launch of the Sustainability Hub within the CIC bolsters Calgary’s role in the global energy transition. Calgary’s tech scene continues to drive innovation, foster talent, and lay down pathways to a sustainable future!      Visit the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund page to learn more about OCIF’s commitment to innovation, talent, and economic growth in Calgary. Check it out ➤ https://lnkd.in/gsbUBiw2     IBM | Brad Parry | Dan Balaban | Deana Haley | Derek Armstrong | Angie Petretta | Megan Evans, BPR    #LimitlessTogether #BlueSkyCity